Looking back: Former Georgia Tech coach Bobby Ross

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Looking back: Former Georgia Tech coach Bobby Ross

Photos of Bobby Ross, who coached Georgia Tech's 1990 national championship team.

Bobby Ross is carried off the field by his players after beating Wake Forest and clinching the ACC championship in 1990. Louie Favorite / AJC.

Bobby Ross (right) shakes hands with Georgia's Ray Goff after Tech beat Georgia in 1990. Michael A. Schwarz / AJC

Bobby Ross looks on as his team beats Georgia in 1990. Michael A. Schwarz / AJC

Minnie Mouse and Mickey Mouse are on hand as Tech coach Bobby Ross accepts a spot in the Citrus Bowl in 1990. Walter Stricklin / AJC

Tech coach Bobby Ross, player Darryl Jenkins, school president John Crecine, and player Jerimiah McClary are honored by Atlanta mayor Maynard Jackson (right) at a rally following a parade in 1991. William Berry / AJC

Bobby Ross reflects during an interview in 1991. Walt Stricklin / AJC

Georgia Tech's Bobby Ross accepts the Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Award from Alice Dodd, the widow of Bobby Dodd, in 1991. Kimberly Smith / AJC

Bobby Ross shows what he'll be wearing after being named Tech's coach in 1987. AJC file photo.

Bobby Ross tries out his new office after being named Tech's coach in 1987. Steve Deal / AJC

Bobby Ross left the Jackets for the NFL. Erik S. Lesser / AJC

Georgia Tech athletic director Homer Rice (left) visits with new coach Bobby Ross in 1987. John Spink / AJC

Georgia Tech coach Bobby Ross (right) announces he is resigning and headed to the NFL in 1991. Diane Laakso / AJC

Yellow Jackets' coach Bobby Ross is carried off the field after a big victory in 1990. AJC file photo

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Bobby Ross is carried off the field by his players after beating Wake Forest and clinching the ACC championship in 1990. Louie Favorite / AJC.

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